More than 42,000 people eligible for MaineCare under the expansion provisions have signed up since Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, opened the voter-approved program in January. Read More
Most hospitals in Maine have at least one sexual assault forensic examiner, but currently five of the state’s 34 hospitals with emergency departments do not, according to a review by the Bangor Daily News. Read More
Essential Reads
On Thanksgiving, John Perry of South Portland was in Bangor visiting his parents when his 6-year-old Great Pyrenees, Rose, ran away while on a walk. Ten days later, the missing dog was spotted in Brewer and rescued. Read More
If you want an example of how attitudes in Maine toward environmental stewardship have changed over the past 30 years, you might not have to go any further than your local landfill. Read More
With so many snowshoe designs out there, selecting a pair to purchase for yourself or as a gift for someone can seem like a daunting task. To help, we reached out to experts at local outfitters for some tips. Read More
The federal Army Corps of Engineers held a public hearing on CMP’s project to bring power from Quebec to Massachusetts through western Maine. I wrote testimony that my friend Jenn Gray delivered for me at the hearing, and I’m going to share it with you. Here it is. CMP Project… Read More
This pudding, a casserole really, is an ideal accompaniment to a dinner with chicken or turkey. Read More
Come January, some folks’ thoughts turn to skiing or ice fishing or snowmobiling. Some choose to sit down at a vise and tie a few flies that they’ll use months later, when warm weather finally returns. Read More
But the decision doesn't change the 25-year prison sentence for Sidney Kilmartin. Read More
Although it took two years, the truth is finally out. Read More
Two veteran quarterbacks whose teams squared off in the Class C North championship game last month have been named the Big 11 Conference co-Players of the Year. Read More
The Weekly Question is published on Thursdays. This installment is for Dec. 5. … Read More
A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More
The leaves have fallen. The songbirds have flown south. Days are short. And the tourists have fled. Read More
This simple holiday craft will go with your decor for years. Read More
